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I write to let you know that a robbery occurred this evening in the area of the Prospect Gardens apartment complex located at 470 Prospect Street (near Division Street) at around 5:15 (Click here to view the incident's location). A graduate student was riding his bicycle when he was approached by two teenaged males who struck him and robbed him of his bicycle. No injuries were reported and the Yale Police are investigating.

If you have any information about this incident or should observe any suspicious activity, please call the Yale Police at 203-432-4400 or text your anonymous tip to 67283, begin the stream with yaletip.

As a general reminder, please be aware of your surroundings at all times, avoid displaying valuables and walking alone after dark, note the location of emergency Blue Phones, and make use of security services, including shuttle services and door-to-door rides after dark, by calling 203-432-9255. The Yale Police also provide services and information for victims of crimes, which you may access by calling 203-432-4400.

Sincerely,

Ronnell A. Higgins, Chief of Police

This timely warning message is being sent in compliance with the requirements of the Federal Clery Act.